Mrs Bessie Woolley, wife of the late Mr Percy Woolley, died on May 1, aged 87.

Mrs Woolley, of Brinnington, Stockport, was born in Shropshire and lived in Lymm for 36 years before moving to Stockport.

She enjoyed crosswords, knitting, outings to garden centres, and the company of her family.

She leaves two daughters, two sons and 10 grandchildren, and was pre-deceased by a daughter and two grandchildren.

A service was held on May 7 at St Peter's Church, followed by cremation at Altrincham. The Rev K Maudsley officiated.

Arrangements were made by John Burrows & Sons.